TMRA2 UPDATE FROM THE CAPITOL
May/13/2013
BILLS THAT TMRA2 IS TRACKING/WORKING
SB763, Senator Watson: Relating to motorcycle training and the license requirements for a three-wheeled motorcycle; creating an offense. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: Still waiting for the bill to go through local and consent.
HB2279 Rep. Phillips: Companion to SB763–he may be amending the bill to include his passenger bill. Relating to motorcycle training and the license requirements for a three-wheeled motorcycle; creating an offense. Bill language
TMRA2 update: The bill has been left pending in committee on the house side and may be amended by Rep. Phillips office to include the language in his passenger bill.
HB3838 Rep. Phillips: Motorcycle passenger bill: Relating to the regulation of motorcycles and motorcycle operators. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: Referred to transportation
SB1515 Senator Ellis: Bicycle bill: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; providing penalties. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: As of 5-13-13 this bill is dragging. We spoke to Tina in Senator Ellis office and told her we support this bill and will be testifying on it as soon as the senate sets a hearing. She was very happy we are on board. The bill provides for an increase in penalty to anyone who injures or kills an “Unprotected Road User”. The definition of “who” is an unprotected road user was amended this session from last session to include everyone using the road. This makes the bill much more likely to pass since it doesn’t just cover a “protected class of citizens” which we all know Rick Perry will not sign bills for protected classes of citizens.
TMRA2 Update: Still waiting for the bill to go through local and consent.
HB2279 Rep. Phillips: Companion to SB763–he may be amending the bill to include his passenger bill. Relating to motorcycle training and the license requirements for a three-wheeled motorcycle; creating an offense. Bill language
TMRA2 update: The bill has been left pending in committee on the house side and may be amended by Rep. Phillips office to include the language in his passenger bill.
HB3838 Rep. Phillips: Motorcycle passenger bill: Relating to the regulation of motorcycles and motorcycle operators. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: Referred to transportation
SB1515 Senator Ellis: Bicycle bill: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; providing penalties. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: As of 5-13-13 this bill is dragging. We spoke to Tina in Senator Ellis office and told her we support this bill and will be testifying on it as soon as the senate sets a hearing. She was very happy we are on board. The bill provides for an increase in penalty to anyone who injures or kills an “Unprotected Road User”. The definition of “who” is an unprotected road user was amended this session from last session to include everyone using the road. This makes the bill much more likely to pass since it doesn’t just cover a “protected class of citizens” which we all know Rick Perry will not sign bills for protected classes of citizens.
HB2225 Rep. McClendon:- (companion bicycle bill to SB1515): Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; providing penalties. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: Victory. Placed in general state calendar 5-9-13
SB1418: DUI Check Points: Bill Language
TMRA2 Update referred to criminal justice on 3-19-13. The bill dead basically it never came up in committee.
Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety and certain local law enforcement agencies to establish a temporary checkpoint on a highway or street to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated.
Guns:
HB553 Rep Otto: Relating to firearms and the preservation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; providing penalties-nullification of federal anti gun laws. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: As of 5-8-13 still no change. Still pending.
HB928 Rep. Krause: (Companion bill to HB553 and it is taking HB 553’s place with an amendment to the penalties. Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. Bill language
TMRA2 Update. Referred to Homeland Security on May 9th. 2013
HB 972 Rep Fletcher: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: Referred to criminal justice o 5-9-13
TMRA2 update: SB172 (companion to HB972): was killed in committee on the senate side.
HB700 Rep Lavender: Open carry bill: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: As of 5-8-13 According to Rep Lavenders office, the chairman of the committee, Rep. Joe Pickett, has not brought this bill up for a vote. They expect him to do something with it in the next few days.
HB149 Rep. Larson: Nullification NDAA section 1020 and 1021- Relating to the Texas Liberty Preservation Act; providing penalties. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: Placed in general State Calendar on 5-9-13
TMRA2 Update: Victory. Placed in general state calendar 5-9-13
SB1418: DUI Check Points: Bill Language
TMRA2 Update referred to criminal justice on 3-19-13. The bill dead basically it never came up in committee.
Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety and certain local law enforcement agencies to establish a temporary checkpoint on a highway or street to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated.
Guns:
HB553 Rep Otto: Relating to firearms and the preservation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; providing penalties-nullification of federal anti gun laws. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: As of 5-8-13 still no change. Still pending.
HB928 Rep. Krause: (Companion bill to HB553 and it is taking HB 553’s place with an amendment to the penalties. Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. Bill language
TMRA2 Update. Referred to Homeland Security on May 9th. 2013
HB 972 Rep Fletcher: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: Referred to criminal justice o 5-9-13
TMRA2 update: SB172 (companion to HB972): was killed in committee on the senate side.
HB700 Rep Lavender: Open carry bill: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: As of 5-8-13 According to Rep Lavenders office, the chairman of the committee, Rep. Joe Pickett, has not brought this bill up for a vote. They expect him to do something with it in the next few days.
HB149 Rep. Larson: Nullification NDAA section 1020 and 1021- Relating to the Texas Liberty Preservation Act; providing penalties. Bill language
TMRA2 Update: Placed in general State Calendar on 5-9-13
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